resolvent

American  

[ri-zol-vuhnt] / rɪˈzɒl vənt /

adjective

1. resolving; causing solution; solvent.

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noun

1. something resolvent.

2. Medicine/Medical. a remedy that causes resolution of a swelling or inflammation.

resolvent British  

/ rɪˈzɒlvənt /

adjective

1. serving to dissolve or separate something into its elements; resolving

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noun

1. something that resolves; solvent

2. a drug or agent able to reduce swelling or inflammation

Etymology

Origin of resolvent

1670–80; < Latin resolvent- (stem of resolvēns ), present participle of resolvere to resolve; see -ent

Example Sentences

On expression they yield a fine purple juice, which proves a useful laxative, and a resolvent in recent colds.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

The juice is employed for the coughs of childhood and externally as a resolvent for enlarged cervical glands.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

He found the soapy mucus within the vesicles of the Bladderwrack an excellent resolvent, and most useful in dispersing scrofulous swellings.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Adj. decomposed &c. v.; catalytic, analytical; resolvent, separative, solvent.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

Ichthyol when rubbed undiluted on the normal skin does not set up dermatitis, yet it is a resolvent, and in a high degree a soother of pain and itching.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883 by Various